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| 1. | [ verb ] to show, make visible or apparent | |
| Synonyms: | exhibit expose | |
| Examples: | : "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month" "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?" "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship.." |
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| Related terms: | show produce flaunt model hold_up brandish pillory model bench moon open exposure | |
| 2. | [ noun ] something intended to communicate a particular impression | |
| Synonyms: | show | |
| Examples: | "made a display of strength" "a show of impatience" "a good show of looking interested" |
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| Related terms: | demonstration gaudery big_stick reveal | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (fine art,horse racing) something shown to the public | |
| Synonyms: | showing exhibit | |
| Examples: | "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art" |
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| Related terms: | show parade light_show show | |
| 4. | [ verb ] make clear and visible | |
| Synonyms: | show reveal | |
| Examples: | "The article revealed the policies of the government" |
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| Related terms: | communicate express | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a visual representation of something | |
| Synonyms: | presentation | |
| Related terms: | representation spectacle vdu float Snellen_chart portray | |
| 6. | [ verb ] attract attention by displaying some body part or posing; of animals | |
| Related terms: | woo | |
| 7. | [ noun ] exhibiting openly in public view | |
| Examples: | "a display of courage" |
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| Related terms: | visual_communication sight presentation screening ostentation array acting_out flaunt reveal | |
| 8. | [ noun ] behavior that makes your feelings public | |
| Examples: | "a display of emotion" |
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| Related terms: | disclosure production sackcloth_and_ashes histrionics | |
| 9. | [ noun ] an electronic device that represents information in visual form | |
| Related terms: | electronic_device display_panel screen window monitor digital_display caller_ID raster | |
| Similar spelling: |
displace dispel displume displease |
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